About
Vikram studied computer science at Cornell and previously worked as an ML engineer. He is now building database sandbox tools for AI agents.
Founder at ArdentYC X26
Intro paths
YC
Vikram went through Y Combinator (Spring 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
GP
Their group partner at YC was Aaron Epstein, General Partner at Y Combinator — the partner who ran Ardent's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Vikram can intro founders to Ardent's investors below.
Experience
- Ardent (YC X26)Foundercurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco, CA
- Crane Venture PartnersScoutcurrent2025 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- ODFFellow (ODF 23)2024
- ReVisionCo-Founder2023New York City Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)1Computer Vision1Customer Insight
From Vikram's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Vikram Chennai?
- Vikram studied computer science at Cornell and previously worked as an ML engineer. He is now building database sandbox tools for AI agents.
- Where does Vikram Chennai work?
- Vikram Chennai is Founder of Ardent.
- What companies did Vikram Chennai found?
- Vikram Chennai founded Ardent.
- Where did Vikram Chennai go to school?
- Vikram Chennai studied at Cornell University (Master of Engineering - MEng, Computer Science); Y Combinator; Cornell Tech (Master of Engineering - MEng, Computer Science).
Founder mafias
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Cornell University mafia218
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John ZimmerBSFounded Lyft +1Ian JanickiBachelors of ArchitectureFounded Outfit +2Ryan XueBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded Andco +2Don MuirDyson School of BusinessFounded Arc +2Uri LopatinBAFounded Pardes Biosciences +1David SteinbergBAFounded Restorbio +1
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University of Rochester mafia18
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buildspace mafia14
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Same school
Also attended Cornell University748
Doug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerJenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaNeeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesJohn ZimmerCo-founder of LyftMichelle FernandesInvestor at Index VenturesMicah RosenbloomGeneral Partner at Founder Collective
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Also attended University of Rochester70
Michael OdaiCOO & General Counsel at Mosaic VenturesHal PazInvestor at Khosla VenturesCamila VieiraPartner, Head of Brazil at QED InvestorsBryan CiambellaGeneral Partner at PROOFWilliam SheahanSenior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Flare Capital PartnersArtur BergmanFounder, Fastly at Amplify Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ardent (YC X26)1
Also worked at ODF166
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of TurpentineLaurenInvestor at MGV.VCSteph ScottVice President at Questa CapitalNick FitzInvestor at Juniper Ventures Management, LlcMichelle KwokPrincipal at Draper AssociatesEric PeterVenture Partner and AI Specialist at Blockchain Builders
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